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Scammers impersonating tech support scam B.C. woman out of $7,000

Scammers impersonating tech support scam B.C. woman out of $7,000

The victim did not realize that the phone number was on a fake website designed to mimic the legitimate company’s website.
Traffic pollution damages brain function, finds landmark B.C. study

Traffic pollution damages brain function, finds landmark B.C. study

A new study that exposed 25 people to diesel fumes in a lab at Vancouver General Hospital has found traffic pollution damages the brain's ability to reflect, retrieve memories and imagine the future.
B.C. nurse suspended for 'significant history' of taking patients' narcotics

B.C. nurse suspended for 'significant history' of taking patients' narcotics

The nurse disclosed the problem after being notified of an employer investigation into medication tampering.
Day Scholar lawsuit agrees to $2.8 billion trust from Canada

Day Scholar lawsuit agrees to $2.8 billion trust from Canada

After more than a decade, the federal government has reached an agreement with 325 nations for the collective harm done by residential schools.
Man gets 3 years driving ban, 10 months in jail for theft & prohibited driving

Man gets 3 years driving ban, 10 months in jail for theft & prohibited driving

Marc Phillip Mcgregor’s long list of charges took place in Richmond, Vancouver and Burnaby.
Metro Vancouver student launches first 'Free Blockbuster' in B.C., third in Canada

Metro Vancouver student launches first 'Free Blockbuster' in B.C., third in Canada

It works like a little library.
ICBC stands firm on Flying Spaghetti Monster pirate, colander hats

ICBC stands firm on Flying Spaghetti Monster pirate, colander hats

Dread Pyrate Higgs (also known as Gary Smith of Grand Forks) has been issued a driver's licence without his Pastafarian head covering in the photo. He says it was done "under duress."
Watch: North Van teen cancer survivor gets zero-g flight wish

Watch: North Van teen cancer survivor gets zero-g flight wish

Zack Harrison describes the experience as a 'release' after a two-year battle with lymphoma.
Canada funds $2.24M for Coquitlam gang violence prevention programs

Canada funds $2.24M for Coquitlam gang violence prevention programs

The money is a piece of a $250-million national pot that hopes to reduce crime, build safer communities and support youth outreach programs.
B.C. Indigenous child agency appeals mom's $150K separation award

B.C. Indigenous child agency appeals mom's $150K separation award

The Vancouver Aboriginal Child and Family Services Society says the B.C. Human Rights Tribunal overstepped its jurisdiction.